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The Anritsu MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester combines a spectrum analyzer, modulation analyzer, and power meter into a single 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz instrument. The integrated architecture is designed to support every measurement needed across the development, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance phases of base station and mobile station equipment from one chassis rather than a multi-instrument rack.
The MS8609A is positioned for digital mobile radio transmitter test across multiple air interfaces. With the appropriate licensed measurement software, the instrument supports W-CDMA, GSM and EDGE, cdmaOne and CDMA2000 1xRTT, and π/4DQPSK systems including PDC, PHS, and NADC. The same instrument handles development-bench characterization, production-line go/no-go testing through its GPIB automation interface, and field installation and maintenance work on deployed base stations.
ValueTronics has been supplying test and measurement equipment to engineering and production teams since 1992 and operates from a 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois, where every instrument is received, inspected, and prepared for shipment by our in-house team. Unlike drop-shippers and pass-through brokers, we take physical custody of the equipment we sell so that condition, accessory completeness, and functional status are known before the unit leaves our dock.
Anritsu Corporation is a Japanese test and measurement manufacturer with a long-established presence in cellular infrastructure and digital mobile radio test. Anritsu acquired the U.S. RF instrument maker Wiltron in 1990, with Wiltron operating as a subsidiary until the brand was fully consolidated into Anritsu in 1997.
| Category | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| General | Frequency range | 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz |
| General | Max. input level | +20 dBm (100 mW), continuous average power, DC input: 0 Vdc |
| General | Input impedance (Power meter) | 50 Ω, VSWR: ≤1.3 (30 MHz to 3 GHz) |
| General | Input impedance (Except power meter) | 50 Ω, VSWR: ≤1.5 (input attenuator: ≥4 dB, ≤3 GHz) / ≤2.3 (input attenuator: ≥10 dB, >3 GHz) |
| General | Input connector | N-type |
| Reference Oscillator | Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Reference Oscillator | Starting characteristics | ≤5 × 10-8 (after 10 minute warm-up, compared to frequency after 24 hour warm-up) |
| Reference Oscillator | Aging rate | ≤2 × 10-8/day, ≤1 × 10-7/year |
| Reference Oscillator | Temperature characteristics | ±5 × 10-8 (0° to 50°C, compared to frequency at 25°C) |
| Power Meter | Frequency range | 30 MHz to 3 GHz |
| Power Meter | Level range | -20 to +20 dBm |
| Power Meter | Measurement accuracy | ±10% (after zero calibration) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency | Setting range | 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency | Pre-selector range | 3.15 to 13.2 GHz (Band 1 and 2) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency | Frequency span setting range | 0 Hz, 5 kHz to 13.2 GHz |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency | Span accuracy | ±1.0% (at single band sweep, number of data points: 1001) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency | RBW setting range | 300 Hz to 3 MHz (1-3 sequence), 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 20 MHz (Band 0) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency | RBW accuracy | ±20% (300 Hz to 10 MHz), ±40% (20 MHz) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency | Selectivity (60 dB: 3 dB) | ≤15:1 |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency | VBW (video bandwidth) | 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1-3 sequence), off |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency | Sideband noise | ≤-108 dBc/Hz (1 GHz, 10 kHz offset), ≤-120 dBc/Hz (1 GHz, 100 kHz offset) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | Maximum input level | Continuous average power: +20 dBm, DC voltage: 0 V |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | Average noise level (without Opt 08) | ≤-124 dBm + 1.5 × f [GHz] dB (1 MHz to 2.5 GHz, Band 0); ≤-120 dBm + 1.5 × f [GHz] dB (2.5 to 3.2 GHz, Band 0); ≤-116 dBm (3.15 to 7.8 GHz, Band 1); ≤-107 dBm (7.7 to 13.2 GHz, Band 2) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | Residual response | ≤-100 dBm (1 MHz to 3.2 GHz, Band 0), ≤-90 dBm (3.15 to 7.8 GHz, Band 1) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | Reference level setting range | -100 to +30 dBm |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | Reference level accuracy | ±0.75 dB (+0.1 to 20 dBm), ±0.5 dB (-49.9 to 0 dBm), ±0.75 dB (-69.9 to -50 dBm), ±1.5 dB (-80 to -70 dBm) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | RBW switching uncertainty | ±0.3 dB (300 Hz to 5 MHz), ±0.5 dB (10, 20 MHz) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | Input attenuator | 0 to 62 dB (2 dB steps) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | Attenuator switching uncertainty | ±0.3 dB (10 to 50 dB), ±0.5 dB (52 to 62 dB) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | Frequency response | ±0.6 dB (9 kHz to 3.2 GHz, Band 0), ±1.5 dB (3.15 to 7.8 GHz, Band 1), ±2.0 dB (7.7 to 13.2 GHz, Band 2) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | Log linearity | ±0.4 dB (0 to -20 dB, RBW: ≤1 kHz), ±1.0 dB (0 to -90 dB, RBW: ≤1 kHz) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | 2nd harmonic distortion | ≤-60 dBc (10 to 200 MHz), ≤-75 dBc (200 to 850 MHz), ≤-70 dBc (0.85 to 1.6 GHz), ≤-90 dBc (1.6 to 6.6 GHz) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | Two-tone 3rd order distortion | ≤-70 dBc (10 to 100 MHz), ≤-85 dBc (0.1 to 3.2 GHz), ≤-80 dBc (3.15 to 7.8 GHz), ≤-75 dBc (7.7 to 13.2 GHz) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude | 1 dB gain compression | ≥0 dBm (≥100 MHz), ≥+3 dBm (≥500 MHz, Band 0), ≥-3 dBm (≥3150 MHz, Band 1 and 2) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Sweep | Setting range | 10 ms to 1000 s (frequency axis), 1 µs to 1000 s (time axis) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Sweep | Trigger switch | Free-run, triggered |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Sweep | Trigger source | Wide IF video, Line, External (TTL level), External (±10 V) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Sweep | Gate sweep mode | Gate delay range: 0 to 65.5 ms (resolution: 1 µs), Gate length range: 2 µs to 65.5 ms (resolution: 1 µs) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Functions | Number of data points | 501, 1001 |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Functions | Detection modes | Normal, Positive peak, Negative peak, Sample, Average, RMS (Option 04) |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Functions | Display functions | Trace A, Trace B, Trace A/B, Trace A/BG, Trace A/Time |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Functions | Storage functions | Normal, View, Max hold, Min hold, Average, Linear average, Cumulative, Overwrite |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Functions | Multi-marker | 10 max. |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Functions | Frequency counter resolution | 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz |
| Spectrum Analyzer - Functions | Measurement functions | Noise power, C/N, Frequency counter, Occupied bandwidth, Adjacent channel power, Average burst power, Template/Mask comparison |
| Display | Type | Color TFT-LCD, VGA 6.5 inch |
| Interfaces | Hard copy | Hard copy of screen via parallel interface (ESC/P compatible printer) |
| Interfaces | Memory card | ATA flash card (3.3/5 V) |
| Interfaces | GPIB functions | SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2 |
| Interfaces | GPIB transmission speed | 120 kbyte/s |
| Interfaces | Parallel interface | Centronics printer I/F, D-sub 25-pin connector (female) |
| Interfaces | Video output | Analog RGB output, D-sub 15-pin connector (female) |
| Physical | Dimensions | 320 (W) × 177 (H) × 411 (D) mm (except handle, feet, front cover and fan cover) |
| Physical | Mass | ≤16 kg (nominal) |
| Power | Power requirements | 100 to 120/200 to 240 Vac (-15/+10%, max. voltage: 250 V, automatic voltage selection), 47.5 to 63 Hz, ≤400 VA |
| Environment | Operating temperature and humidity | 0° to +50°C, ≤85% (no condensation) |
Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.
Model No
Anritsu
Condition
Used
Manufacturer
Anritsu
4
Digital Resolution Bandwidth
8
Pre-amplifier
31
Low Noise Floor
32
Maximum Input Level Extension
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